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Qantas has announced that it has selected the Boeing 787 as the cornerstone of its domestic and international fleet renewal program.
Under the fleet plan, the Qantas Group will acquire 115 B787 aircraft:
* 65 Boeing 787s for Qantas mainline and Jetstar Domestic and the newly announced International operations for delivery from 2008; and rights for an additional 50 B787s for growth.

Unparalleled Performance

The 787-8 Dreamliner will carry 210 - 250 passengers on routes of 8,000 to 8,500 nautical miles (14,800 to 15,700 kilometers), while the 787-9 Dreamliner will carry 250 - 290 passengers on routes of 8,600 to 8,800 nautical miles (15,900 to 16,300 km). A third 787 family member, the 787-3 Dreamliner, will accommodate 290 - 330 passengers and be optimized for routes of 3,000 to 3,500 nautical miles (5,550 to 6,500 km).

In addition to bringing big-jet ranges to mid-size airplanes, the 787 will provide airlines with unmatched fuel efficiency, resulting in exceptional environmental performance. The airplane will use 20 percent less fuel for comparable missions than any similarly sized airplane. It will also travel at speeds similar to today's fastest wide bodies, Mach 0.85. Airlines will enjoy more cargo revenue capacity.

Passengers will also see improvements with the new airplane, from an interior environment with higher humidity to increased comfort and convenience.

Advanced Technology

The key to this exceptional performance is a suite of new technologies being developed by Boeing and its international technology development team.

Boeing has announced that the majority of the primary structure -- including the fuselage and wing -- on the 787 will be made of composite materials.

An open architecture will be at the heart of the 787's systems, which will be more simplified than today's airplanes but offer increased functionality. For example, the team is looking at incorporating health-monitoring systems that will allow the airplane to self-monitor and report maintenance requirements to ground-based computer systems.

Boeing has selected General Electric and Rolls-Royce to develop engines for the new airplane. It is expected that advances in engine technology will contribute as much as 8 percent of the increased efficiency of the new airplane, representing a nearly two-generation jump in technology for the middle of the market.

Another improvement in efficiency will come in the way the airplane is designed and built. New technologies and processes are in development to help Boeing and its supplier partners achieve unprecedented levels of performance at every phase of the program.

Continuing Progress

Boeing continues to define the new airplane and is currently working on a broad range of possibilities. Ongoing work with the airlines will help decide specific product characteristics.

The Boeing board of directors granted authority to offer the airplane for sale in late 2003. Program launch occurred in April 2004 with a record order from All-Nippon Airways. Air New Zealand selected the 787 Dreamliner in June 2004. Blue Panorama and First Choice Airways became the first European 787 Dreamliner customers in July 2004. In October 2004, Primaris Airlines became the first U.S. 787 Dreamliner customer. JAL, Continental Airlines and Vietnam Airlines joined the 787 launch customer team in December 2004. In January 2005, six Chinese carriers -- Air China , China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Xiamen Airlines -- signed an agreement for the purchase of 60 787s. Ethiopian Airlines became the first Africa-based operator to choose the Dreamliner in February 2005; Icelandair also ordered the 787 Dreamliner in February 2005. Korean Air and Air India joined the launch customer team in April 2005. Northwest Airlines ordered the 787 in May 2005. Royal Air Maroc announced its intention to purchase the 787 in August 2005. LOT Polish Airlines and Garuda Indonesia Airlines joined the launch customer team in September 2005. Air Canada, International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC) and LCAL (Low-Cost Aircraft Leasing) announced 787 orders in November 2005.

Production will begin in 2006. First flight is expected in 2007 with certification, delivery and entry into service occurring in 2008.

Brief Description:
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is a super-efficient airplane with new passenger-pleasing features. It will bring the economics of large jet transports to the middle of the market, using 20 percent less fuel than any other airplane of its size.

Seating:
210 to 250 passengers

Range:
8,000 to 8,500 nautical miles (14,800 to 15,700 km)

Configuration:
Twin aisle

Cross Section:
226 inches (574 centimeters)

Wing Span:
197 feet (60 meters)

Length:
186 feet (57 meters)

Height:
56 feet (17 meters)

Flight deck size:
Similar to that of a 777

Cruise Speed:
Mach 0.85

Cargo Capacity After Passenger Bags:
5 pallets + 5 LD3s

Maximum Takeoff Weight:
476,000 lbs

Program milestones:

• Authority to offer Late 2003
• Assembly start 2006
• First flight 2007
• Certification/Entry into service 2008